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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y21 FJJMOT history

Y21 FJJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

Y21 FJJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,002 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 FJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 FJJ was last recorded at 117,002 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,966 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
7,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,002 miles
  • 2024 – 111,406 miles
  • 2023 – 105,224 miles
  • 2022 – 98,744 miles
  • 2021 – 90,533 miles
  • 2020 – 82,675 miles
  • 2019 – 78,310 miles
  • 2018 – 71,166 miles
  • 2017 – 64,717 miles
  • 2016 – 48,766 miles
  • 2015 – 39,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,002 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,002 miles (+36)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,002 miles
    Test number
    559965374937
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail116,966 miles (+5,560)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,966 miles
    Test number
    202189655057
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass111,406 miles (+6,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,406 miles
    Test number
    718518342005
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn edges

  4. Pass105,224 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,224 miles
    Test number
    288375884632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,208 miles (+6,464)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,208 miles
    Test number
    127760106473
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,744 miles (+8,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,744 miles
    Test number
    979048766673
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limit and perished

  7. Pass90,533 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,533 miles
    Test number
    463652302908
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail90,533 miles (+7,858)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,533 miles
    Test number
    531788469348
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass82,675 miles (+4,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,675 miles
    Test number
    515264458062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass78,310 miles (+74)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,310 miles
    Test number
    274954423303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail78,236 miles (+7,070)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    210109710795
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass71,166 miles (+6,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    200854413492
    • AdvisorySmall chip in centre of windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass64,717 miles (+15,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,717 miles
    Test number
    263686129223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass48,766 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,766 miles
    Test number
    340421602239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail48,766 miles (+9,648)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,766 miles
    Test number
    138321271659
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,118 miles
    Test number
    595117760348
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

Questions about Y21 FJJ

Does Y21 FJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 FJJ is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y21 FJJ?
The MOT on Y21 FJJ is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 FJJ done?
Y21 FJJ was recorded at 117,002 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,758 miles a year.
Has Y21 FJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 FJJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 FJJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y21 FJJ find?
Y21 FJJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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